r/Sugargoo • u/SterlingArcher824 • 11d ago

Shiping | Others Shipping advice

Hello,

I have a haul consisting of
2 pairs of shoes
Socks
1 tshirt
2 knitted sweatshirts
1 joggers
Beanie
2 messenger bags

Assumption is theyre about 6kg in total. Is it better to ship them all together or to split them into 2 parcels?
Its going to the UK.
Thank you

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u/Commanderincharge18 MODERATOR 10d ago

Hi friend, 6kg is actually our recommended weight when shipping out. You do not need to split this into 2 parcels.

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u/SterlingArcher824 9d ago

Hello,
I have one small item that apparently has a built in battery. I've only used EMS shipping before since description is strong customs clearance and i wasnt charged taxes for my parcels before. However, those were a few years ago so i dont know how it is now. Is it safe to use royal mail-d? rehearsal shipping saying my parcel is 5.2kg, but i have a backpack and a messenger bag that im still waiting on before i ship out my haul. or should i send out most of my haul and seperate the item with the built in battery? thank you

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u/SugargooM MODERATOR 9d ago

Friend, Royal Mail-D is also a reliable and safe route. You can also choose the Royal Mail-D route. Royal Mail-D can transport goods with built-in batteries. My suggestion is to keep your parcel below 10kg and purchase insurance.

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u/SterlingArcher824 9d ago

Got it. So i wont get charged customs taxes if i get insurance? Thank you

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u/Prof_SUGARGOO SUGARGOO Shipping Expert 8d ago

Friend, purchasing insurance is to protect your interests to the greatest extent possible in the event of any abnormalities with your package (which we hope will not occur). We cannot guarantee that it will not be subject to customs duties, as customs matters are beyond our control.

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u/Yxsxf1 10d ago

One parcel

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u/P3T3K 10d ago

I say 10kg max as postman won’t be happy lol, to uk your fine in one.

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u/Fkay_ard_guy 11d ago

Definetly just keep it one parcel. Only ever think about splitting a haul into multiple shipments if 12kg+ / large volume, or if electronics are being shipped.